1966 Moretti 2500 vs. 1974 Simca 1301
To start off, 1974 Simca 1301 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Moretti 2500 (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Moretti 2500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1974 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Moretti 2500 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Moretti 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Moretti 2500 | 1974 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Moretti | Simca |
| Model | 2500 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2454 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
